Job ID: 245787

Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation

University of Kentucky

  • Sep. 27, 2024
 
  • Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation
  • 8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluatio
  • University of Kentucky
    Lexington, KY
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Assistant Professor
  • Education Policy
    Education - General
 
 
The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor, regular title series, tenure-eligible, effective August 16, 2025.

The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching and service within the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE), in their specialty area related to educational policy, higher education, or related areas. We welcome scholars with interests across the P-20 continuum.

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research agenda, pursue external funding, teach EPE courses, provide advising to graduate students, and participate in the activities of professional organizations.

Main responsibilities include the following: Teach courses in EPE; have an active research and professional service agenda; assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on program committees; and support the college’s commitment to student success and belonging.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in educational policy, higher education, or related areas; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience with working with students from a variety of backgrounds; and excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Preferred qualifications include successful university teaching experience including online teaching; experience working in the public policy arena; and evidence of securing, or demonstrated potential to secure, research funding.

Applicants are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits
To apply for the position, please submit the following:
  • cover letter addressing the candidate’s area(s) of specialization and desired courses to teach -- upload under Cover Letter,
  • curriculum vita -- upload under Curriculum Vita,
  • representative publication or writing sample -- upload under Writing Sample, and
  • names and contact information of three people from whom references may be solicited -- provide when prompted in the application.

The review of applications begins October 20, 2024.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jane Jensen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, jjensen@uky.edu.

 
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